NORFOLK, VA-- The annual ODU Hoopsclub Big Blue Barbeque will be
held on Monday, April 24th from 5-8 p.m. on campus behind the Constant
Center.

Head coach Blaine Taylor who has guided the Monarchs to 52 wins the
past two seasons, including this year's NIT semi-finals
will present the following special awards: The Paul Webb
Best Represents ODU Award; Team MVP; The Cal Bowdler Most
Improved Award; and teh Mark West Best Defensive Award.

Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. The event is presented
by Culpepper Real Estate Development group.

This is your chance to meet the current players and coaches as well as some former players, and celebrate another outstanding season.

The Monarchs compiled a 24-10 record and beat Georgia, DePaul, Virgina
Tech and Colorado. Isaiah Hunter led ODU in scoring at 14.3 points, while
Alex Loughton was second in scoring at 13.5 and led in rebounding at 7.7.
Loughton completed his career at ODU with 1,642 points which ranks him
tenth all-time at ODU. He also finished with 952 career rebounds and moved up to sixth all-time at ODU. Isaiah Hunter finished his career with 1,425 points which ranks him 17th at ODU.

The menu includes food, beverage, music and a fun evening with the Monarchs. Call 683-5484 to order your tickets.